Reds Community Fund Telethon 2026
Reds.TV and the Cincinnati Reds are once again teaming up to produce the 14th annual Reds Community Fund Telethon presented by PNC on Thursday, July 9 when the Reds host the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park.
Game coverage on Reds.TV begins at 7 p.m. and will be preceded by a special one-hour Reds Live pregame show beginning at 6 p.m.
Throughout the telecast, Reds.TV will highlight many of the baseball and softball outreach initiatives of the Reds Community Fund, including:
- The Reds Community Fund’s renovation and dedication of a new ballfield in South Ripley, Indiana
- Youth baseball and softball development through the Reds Little Sluggers League
- Celebrating 10 student-athletes from Reds Nike RBI teams during the annual ‘Signing Day’
- The 25th anniversary of the Redlegs Run
Fans are encouraged to donate at www.reds.com/Telethon or at the ballpark on July 9 to receive:
- All-Star Bundle: A donation of $125 includes a Reds-branded hockey jersey hoodie, an exclusive Joe Morgan bobblehead, a vintage Reds hat and a Reds Community Fund T-shirt.
- MVP Package: A donation of at least $250 includes everything in the All-Star Bundle, plus an autographed, authenticated baseball from select Reds players with a display case (fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last).
For complete details about the packages and to donate, visit www.reds.com/Telethon.
PNC Bank, the official bank of the Cincinnati Reds, will match the first $100,000 in contributions.
“The Reds Community Fund’s impact extends far beyond the field, helping young people build confidence, teamwork and life skills through baseball and softball,” said Warren Weber, PNC regional president for Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. “We are honored to support the Telethon and match the first $100,000 in donations to help expand opportunities for youth and strengthen communities across the region.”
Fans attending the game at Great American Ball Park can also make donations in the Fan Zone and main concourse to support the Reds Community Fund.
Last year’s telethon raised more than $344,000, bringing the event’s 14-year fundraising total to nearly $2.4 million for the Reds Community Fund.
About PNC Bank: PNC Bank, National Association is a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit www.pnc.com.
About the Reds Community Fund: Since its inception in 2001, the Reds Community Fund has invested more than $33.5 million across Reds Country and is dedicated to growing the game and improving the lives of underserved youth. Each year, the Reds Community Fund reaches thousands of kids through free baseball, softball and education programs at the P&G MLB Cincinnati Reds Youth Academy while also leading community-building initiatives such as field renovation projects and the award-winning Community Makeover. More information is available at www.reds.com/Community.